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Certificate in Sports Management (CSM)

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11 months

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About Krit

Krit School of Sports Management prepares aspiring professionals with expert training, practical learning, and guidance from industry leaders to build successful careers in sports.

Co-founded by Pullela Gopichand, Jitendra Joshi, and Abhijit Dabhade, Krit aims to develop skilled sports entrepreneurs and management professionals. With India's sports industry booming, our program equips young professionals for careers in marketing, sponsorships, events, and strategic partnerships.

Sports Management Professionals

Program Details

840 Hours of Learning:

  • Mode Hybrid
  • Credits 28
  • Assignments 25%
  • Live Event (KYG) 30%
  • Internship 2 Months

The Certificate Program in Sports Management (CSM) is a part-time, skill-based program designed for 12th-pass students, college-going undergraduates, and aspiring professionals who want to begin their journey in the sports industry.

What You Will Learn?

Understanding how sports events and experiences are conceptualised, designed, and aligned to fan needs.
Basics of sports branding, campaign planning, social media strategy, and sponsorship visibility.
Venue planning, scheduling, budgeting, vendor coordination, and live event execution support.
Fundamentals of sponsorships, proposal creation, client servicing, and activation planning.
Introduction to ticketing systems, merchandising, CRM usage, and sales processes in sports.
Public speaking, report writing, workplace communication, and stakeholder interaction.
MS Excel, PowerPoint, digital documentation, and basic AI productivity tools.

Krit Youth Games (KYG)

A Live Sports Learning Platform

Krit Youth Games is not a simulation. It is a real, organised youth sports competition that serves as the experiential backbone of the CSM program.

Through KYG, students:

  • Work alongside faculty and event professionals
  • Experience real decision-making under timelines
  • Understand the realities of sports operations
  • Build confidence through responsibility and accountability

Every CSM learner completes the program having worked on an actual sports event, not just academic assignments.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • ✔ Understand the structure and functioning of sports events and organisations
  • ✔ Gain practical experience through Krit Youth Games
  • ✔ Apply management, marketing, and operations concepts in live settings
  • ✔ Develop professional communication and digital skills
  • ✔ Be ready for entry-level sports roles or advanced sports education

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification:

  • ✔ Students who have passed Class 12 (HSC or equivalent) from any recognised board
  • ✔ No restriction on academic stream
  • ✔ Open to Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering, and Computer Applications backgrounds

Experience Learning in Action

Watch how students learn by doing through real-world execution, live events, and hands-on industry exposure.

Who Should Seriously Consider This Program?

Students currently pursuing or graduating from BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BMS, Engineering, or Computer Applications. Ideal for graduates exploring career pathways beyond conventional options and learners who want to test their interest in the sports industry before committing to advanced degrees.
Athletes competing at district, state, or national levels who want real industry exposure. Suitable for sports persons seeking a career-ready backup plan alongside or beyond their playing careers.
Students passionate about sports beyond playing, with interests in sports events, marketing, sponsorships, and operations. Perfect for those seeking structured learning, industry exposure, and practical skills.
Learners unsure about long-term career choices who want real-world exposure before specialising. Designed for individuals looking for skill-based, industry-oriented certification rather than purely academic programs.
Sports organisations value skills, exposure, and attitude over degrees alone. The CSM program builds transferable skills applicable across industries and is designed to accommodate students from any academic discipline.

Your Entry Point into the Sports Industry If you have cleared Class 12, have an interest in sports, and want to understand the business behind the game, the Certificate in Sports Management is the right place to begin!

What Sets Us Apart

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Affiliated with Sports Skills Council

We are affiliated with the Highest Authority for Sports & Skills Education in India

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Industry-Backed Certification

Get unparalleled access to Expert Faculty, Relevant Curriculum, 1:1 Mentoring & Networking opportunities

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Career-Ready Work Profile

100% Guaranteed Assistance for Internships, Jobs & Freelance Gigs with our 45+ Partners

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Live Sports Projects

Real-World Exposure by organizing our flagship sports league Krit Youth Games with 5,000+ people

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Nikhil Sharma

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Rohit Naik

Rohit Naik

Rajesh Kumar

Rajesh Kumar

Sameer Pathak

Sameer Pathak

Tejash Kothari

Tejash Kothari

Raghu Bhat

Raghu Bhat

Siddhant Narayan

Siddhant Narayan

Nimish Raut

Nimish Raut

Neha Rastogi

Neha Rastogi

Appachu Codanda

Appachu Codanda

Atul Pande

Atul Pande

Hiren Mody

Hiren Mody

Pramod Janardhanan

Pramod Janardhanan

Jay Shah

Jay Shah

Burzin Metha

Burzin Metha

Tuhin Mishra

Tuhin Mishra